ONE of Europe’s largest car firms is reportedly set to scrap two of its beloved models in the near future.
A further two cars in the brand’s lineup are also believed to be on the way out, but have been given a short stay of execution.
Mercedes is weighing up the discontinuation of several cars, according to a report from German outlet Handelsblatt.
Sources within the company told the publication that the company is cutting down its petrol and diesel range as it looks to invest more in EVs.
Reports suggest that the “portfolio of the brand is considered internally to be far too complex”, with as many as 45 models on sale at the moment.
The GLC and GLE Coupes are said to be “top of the list” of models facing down the end of the road.
They would follow the CLS and C, S and X-Classes, all of which have been phased out in the recent past.
An announcement on the further “consolidation” of the lineup is understood to be “imminent”.
While Handelsblatt’s source wouldn’t comment directly on the models in question, they did say: “Every current model is under review.
“It is a continuous process.”
And it doesn’t appear that the cutbacks will stop any time soon.
The long-running A-Class and B-Class are also reported to have been considered for the cull by bosses.
At one point, it was understood that they were going to be pulled from sale as early as the end of this year.
But internal decision-making has apparently shifted, granting the pair a stay of execution until 2026.
After that, though, they are expected to be bidden farewell for good.
In their place, Mercedes is already known to be developing a bevy of battery-powered alternatives.
The electric replacement for the GLC is already in its first year of sale, with a further six to go until the generation is refreshed.
And the company will be giving fans the firs look at its new MMA platform by the end of the year, which will see four new models derived from it offered in both electric and petrol spec.
Next year will then see both powertrains available in the successors to the EQA, EQB and CLA Shooting Brake.
ONE of the stars of The Great British Bake Off has revealed a particularly ‘devastating’ moment in the gingham tent.
Noel Fielding admitted that was reduced to tears during filming of the new series of the fan favourite baking show.
The 51-year-old presenter made his Great British Bake Off debut in 2017 when it first moved onto Channel 4.
He admitted that he’s loved spending time with the contestants away from filming over the eight series he’s been on air.
Prue Leith and Paul Hollywood currently serve as the judges and Noel said that he sometimes finds their ‘tough’ critiques upsetting.
As a result, the star finds the eliminations very difficult to handle and he even revealed that one of the upcoming departures had him in tears.
“I’ve always really enjoyed hanging out with the bakers,” he told The Guardian.
“I befriend them and get them to open up. Nobody expected that to be my strength. I assumed it’d be the sketches and banter.
“In fact, I’m fascinated by the people. I feel protective of them. If Paul and Prue are hard on them, I’m absolutely livid.”
He added: “It’s devastating when they leave. This year I was particularly fond of one baker. When I had to send them home, I cried.”
With the latest series under his belt, Noel has now overtaken Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins as the longest serving host of the programme.
The original duo fronted seven series of the hit baking competition when it originally aired on the BBC whilst Mary Berry served as a judge.
After his previous co-stars Sandi Toksvig and Matt Lucas left, Noel now counts This Morning‘s Alison Hammond as his co-host.
“I loved that original lineup, with Mary, Mel and Sue, as much as anyone,” Noel admitted.
“When me and Sandi took over, we were terrified. We knew it was a massive risk.
“We said ‘Let’s see if we can last one series.’ The fact that I’m still here is amazing.”
The Great British Bake Off is back for another series of the heartwarming Channel 4 show.
Legendary judges Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith are back to give their expert opinion, while hosts Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond are on hand to lift the bakers spirits.
Here are the amateur bakers all taking part in 2024.
After his second outing with her, he’s got nothing but praise about the For The Love Of Dogs star as they constantly laugh together on set.
He joked: “What I love about Alison – and I mean this with the greatest of respect – is that she’s an absolute klutz!”
“If anyone’s going to fall out of a hammock, it’ll be her. She also fell backwards off one of the workbenches while showing off.”
Adding: “Don’t worry, she was OK. No Hammonds were harmed in the making of this series.”
The Great British Bake Off airs weekly on Tuesday at 8pm on Channel 4.
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